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Direct-to-Consumer

How direct-to-consumer brands and retail concepts are reshaping the industry, online and off.
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How Brands Keep Customers Loyal in a Polarised World

With many labels investing in the concept of 'community', and consumers becoming more sceptical of the brands they buy from, companies are pushing local events and initiatives that reinforce their values to maintain a grip on die-hard fans.


Latest News & Analysis

Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?

New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.

Can Quince Be More Than a Dupe Brand?

New partnerships with A$AP Rocky and celebrity stylist Erin Walsh signal the retailer’s ambitions to be known for more than selling less expensive versions of other brands’ products.


Rothy’s New Chief Executive Wants To Extend Its Winning Streak

The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.

Rothy’s New Chief Executive Wants To Extend Its Winning Streak

The shoemaker’s president and finance chief, Dayna Quanbeck, spoke to The Business of Fashion about her plans for the brand once she transitions to the top role in January.


Billionaire Zara Heir Stakes Family Fortune on Going Upmarket

Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.

Billionaire Zara Heir Stakes Family Fortune on Going Upmarket

Inditex’s flagship brand is trying to elevate its image and capture new growth in a market where Shein and Temu are luring young, budget-conscious shoppers.


True Classic Launches Women, Kids Lines

The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.

True Classic Launches Women, Kids Lines

The men’s T-shirt maker is introducing a line of tees, hoodies and joggers for women and kids later this month, less than a year after closing its first funding round at an $850 million valuation.


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How Wider Pants Altered the Modern Menswear Wardrobe

Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies.

How Wider Pants Altered the Modern Menswear Wardrobe

Seeking comfort and a vehicle for self-expression, roomier trousers are becoming an even more important part of a man’s wardrobe. But brands have to straddle the line between feeding into the trend and staying true to their unique design philosophies.


Peter Do Launches New Label

PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.

Peter Do Launches New Label

PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.


Everlane Launches Its First Celebrity-Fronted Campaign

Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.

Everlane Launches Its First Celebrity-Fronted Campaign

Icelandic singer Laufey stars in ‘Everland,’ a series of ads for the brand’s fall collection and the latest effort in its endeavour to develop a more recognisable brand identity.


How Brands Are Taking On Quince

The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.

How Brands Are Taking On Quince

The dupe retailer has become a $4.5 billion powerhouse by promising lower prices and comparable quality to labels that fall between fast fashion and luxury. Competitors fighting back by stepping up their brand building chops are already seeing results.


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How to Build a Male Influencer Brand

A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.

How to Build a Male Influencer Brand

A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.


The New DTC Rebranding Playbook

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.

The New DTC Rebranding Playbook

Direct-to-consumer pioneers are refashioning themselves with new logos, slogans and revamped product lines to broaden their reach and build a legacy, without fully abandoning their original propositions.


Exclusive: Everlane’s New CEO Gets Real About Its Ambitions

In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.

Exclusive: Everlane’s New CEO Gets Real About Its Ambitions

In his first in-depth interview about his role at the helm of the 14-year-old DTC brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.


Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.

Rothy’s Has a Plan to Outlast the Ballet Flat Craze

The brand, which scored a hit nearly a decade ago with its flats woven from recycled plastic, has found a second act selling footwear that’s on-trend with Gen-Z.